Shebbear Community School
About Shebbear Community School
Shebbear Community School, a small state primary in Torridge, Devon, posts a combined reading, writing and maths expected standard score of 64 per cent, which sits comfortably above the Devon local authority average of 57 per cent for primary schools. This places the school in the top half of primaries nationally, at the 45th percentile, and 9th out of 21 schools within Torridge itself. The gap is modest but consistent, suggesting a solid baseline of attainment across the core subjects. However, the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in all three subjects is just 9 per cent, which is worth noting for parents prioritising stretch. The school’s 25 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals is above the national average, making its above-LA performance all the more notable.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 May 2022Latest monitoring visit (25 May 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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